Description
Crispy Mini Bloomin’ Onions are individually cut sweet onions coated in a seasoned crust, fried until golden and crunchy, and served hot with a creamy homemade buttermilk ranch dip.
Ingredients
4 small sweet onions
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Buttermilk Ranch:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the onions and trim the tops, leaving the root end intact. Place each onion root-side down and make 10–12 vertical cuts, stopping about 1/2 inch from the root. Gently separate the layers to create a bloom.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk until smooth.
- Coat each onion in the flour mixture, making sure to get between the petals. Shake off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then return to the flour mixture for a second thorough coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully place each onion root-side up into the hot oil and fry for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully and fry for another 2–3 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To prepare the ranch dip, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the mini bloomin’ onions hot with the buttermilk ranch dip on the side.
Notes
Leave the root intact to keep the onion petals from falling apart.
Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
For a lighter option, air fry at 375°F, spraying lightly with oil, until golden and crispy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bloomin onion with dip
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
